About the course

This program is designed for individuals who want to become special education teachers. The program may be completed at the undergraduate or graduate level. In addition to earning a Bachelors of Science or a Master’s of Education, individuals who complete the program also qualify for the Learning and Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) initial teaching license in Illinois. This is a full-time, on-campus program.Learning & Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign prepares highly qualified, innovative special education teachers. At the end of this 4-year program graduates exit with a Bachelor of Science and a LBSI initial teaching license. This license allows graduates to teach children ages 3 to 21 with any disability (e.g., learning disabilities, social or emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disability, physical disabilities, multiple disabilities) in a range of educational settings. Prior to proceeding to student teaching in an Illinois Education Preparation Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, prospective candidates must take and pass an Illinois approved test of basic skills. Approved tests consist of the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), ACT or SAT with approved scores. Previously passed Illinois Test of Basic Skills (096, 300 or 400) may be used to meet this requirement. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$128,552

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

You must provide official academic records for all years of school you reported in the application, including official copies of all school certificates and external exam results.You'll provide your high school courses/grades and test scores.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　42nd / 1250

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